Central Michigan University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 490–610 reading and writing, 470–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
  • Average net price: $15,826 a year (2022–23)
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Central Michigan University GPA requirements

Central Michigan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Central Michigan University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Central Michigan University acceptance rate

Central Michigan University admitted 19,732 of 21,969 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Central Michigan University is a public 4-year university in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with 10,193 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Central Michigan University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing490550610
SAT Math470530590
ACT Composite212427
ACT English202327
ACT Math192427
61% submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores, as Central Michigan University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1091 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Central Michigan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Central Michigan University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Central Michigan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,826 a year at Central Michigan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Central Michigan University?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Central Michigan University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Can I get into Central Michigan University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Central Michigan University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What is the acceptance rate at Central Michigan University?

Central Michigan University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 19,732 of 21,969 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Central Michigan University look for?

Central Michigan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What SAT and ACT scores do Central Michigan University students have?

The middle 50% of Central Michigan University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–610 in reading and writing and 470–590 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is Central Michigan University test optional?

Check Central Michigan University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Central Michigan University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 61% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Central Michigan University?

A lot: Central Michigan University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Central Michigan University look at legacy status?

No. Central Michigan University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Central Michigan University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,826 a year at Central Michigan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Central Michigan University accept AP credit?

Yes. Central Michigan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Central Michigan University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Central Michigan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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